4.0-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Southern California

SANTA MONICA, CA — A 4.0 magnitude earthquake, centered in the ocean between Santa Cruz Island and Santa Monica, was felt in parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties early Thursday morning, authorities said.

The earthquake occurred at 2:13 a.m about 25 kilometers south of Port Hueneme, according to the United States Geological Survey's earthquakes.usgs.gov website.

A map, based on reports from people who notify the USGS, showed light shaking was felt as far away as Santa Barbara and parts of Orange County to the south, including Santa Monica, Monterey Park, Hawthorne, Orange, Glendale, Long Beach and other parts of the greater Los Angeles area.

There were no reports of damage or injuries.

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